TROUBLESOME WEED TRIGGERS NORTHERN RIVERS BIOSECURITY RISK

In a first for the Northern Rivers, the parthenium weed has been found on a rural property in the Tweed Shire.

Its thought to have come from a contaminated batch of chicken feed.

The plant can severely impact both human and livestock health.

If you find the weed, immediately report to:
1. Rous County Council (RCC): 02 6623 3800 or council@rous.nsw.gov.au
2. RCC ‘Report a weed’ : rous.nsw.gov.au/reportaweed
3. DPI Weed Helpline: 1800 680 244 or weeds@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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